Finance and the College Question
I'm trying to decide how to spend the next few months, and probably the next few years.
Money for school has always been a concern, but I have never felt that concern as strongly as I do now.
I will have enough money for fall with a federal student loan and a bit from my parents. I will have enough for spring if I can find another loan source. I really don't want to borrow money, but there does not seem to be any other way to stay in college. I don't want to start the major part of my life owing a great debt. This is what I get for going to the school with the supposedly good environment, instead of the cheap state school back home.
I'd also like to start a company. The OSIAE project is coming along at a constant, albeit slow, pace. I would really like to be able to focus on its completion. I will have enough money to start the company if I stay in school, continue working, and can get student loans.
I have been questioning whether college is really worth the time and expense. I think the answer it yes, because I must learn to be flexible enough to be a square peg in a round hole and still be square once removed.
At the same time I'm concerned about my younger brother. All that know, know enough, and those that don't are not involved. He can do great things if he keeps working.